golpes, traços, derrames
1. A movement of the hand, arm, or an implement in one direction, especially as part of a series of repeated movements
She applied the paint with careful brush strokes.
Ela aplicou a tinta com traços de pincel cuidadosos.
2. A sudden attack of illness, especially a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) caused by blood clot or hemorrhage in the brain
He suffered a stroke last year and is recovering well.
Ele sofreu um derrame no ano passado e está se recuperando bem.
3. A single movement of a bat, racket, club, or similar implement in hitting a ball in sports
The golfer's powerful strokes impressed the audience.
Os poderosos golpes do golfista impressionaram o público.
4. A complete movement of the arm and leg in swimming
She swam with smooth, rhythmic strokes.
Ela nadou com movimentos suaves e rítmicos.
5. A line or mark made by a pen, pencil, or brush
The artist used bold strokes to create the portrait.
O artista usou traços ousados para criar o retrato.
6. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'stroke' - to touch or move something gently and repeatedly with the hand
He strokes the cat's fur gently.
Ele acaricia o pêlo do gato suavemente.
In Brazilian culture, 'derrame' is the term most commonly used in medical contexts and public health discussions, particularly important given rising awareness of stroke prevention. In sports, 'golpes' is the predominant term, while in arts and craftsmanship, 'traços' is preferred. The phrase 'diferentes golpes para diferentes pessoas' reflects a casual, accepting attitude toward individual differences in Brazilian social interactions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at a stroke - de uma só vez (achieve something all at once)
different strokes for different folks - gosto não se discute (people have different preferences)
a stroke of luck - um golpe de sorte (a fortunate event)
a stroke of genius - uma jogada de gênio (a brilliant idea)
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